Tracking the Impact of Climate Change on Central and Northern California's Spring Snowmelt Subbasin Runoff
Title
Tracking the Impact of Climate Change on Central and Northern California's Spring Snowmelt Subbasin Runoff
Abstract
This study found that orographically influenced subbasins were least impacted by the effects of climate change, while those areas that were either in rain shadow or were behind topographic barriers revealed larger climate change impact in the form of reduced snowpack, spring runoff, and sometimes runoff for the water year.
Purpose
To classify subbasins in terms of runoff impact from climate change in order to determine effects on water availability and potential associated business risks to PG&E.
Begin Date
2015-08-21
Originator Name
Gary J. Freeman
Ordering Information
Power Generation Department, Pacific Gas &Electric Co., Mail Code N13A, P.O. Box 770000, San Francisco, CA
94177, GJF2@pge.com
94177, GJF2@pge.com
Links
www.feather-river-Coordinated Resource Management.org/pdf/Freeman2010.pdf
Keywords
Climate Change, Runoff, Snowmelt
Resource Type
Document
Resource Owner
deercreekgisWebsite
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